BENTLEY, Leslie Eugene "Les", 90, of Miller died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Thursday, Miller Christian Church
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 28, 1921, on the family farm on the South Loup River near Miller
Parents: Hadsel and Inez (Day) Bentley
Married: Oct. 23, 1948, to Ruby Roberts at the United Brethren Church in Amherst
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Deanne Alton and her husband, Miles, of Lake Mary, Fla., Donna Harrop and her husband, Ron, of Longwood, Fla., Marilee Mack and her husband, Ron, of Llano, Texas, sons, Jerry Bentley and his wife, Kelly, and Randy Bentley and his wife, Sandi, all of Miller; 13 grandchildren; sister, Arlys Kleckner of Miller; and brother, Keith Bentley of Miller
Grew up in the area, graduated from Miller High School in 1939
Was baptized in 1949; member of Miller Christian Church and Kearney Gideons; had served on the church board, Redwing School Board and Harrison Township Board
Farmed and ranched all his life, raising cattle, hogs and sheep; favorite job on the farm was building fence; loved attending his children's and grandchildren's school and other events
Was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Connie; brother, Clarence; and sister-in-law, Velma
Memorials: Miller Christian Church or the Gideons
Kearney Hub, 17 July, 2012
CARMAN, John A. "Augie", 22, of Pleasanton died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his home
Services: Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial: Pleasanton Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Nov. 5, 1989, in Kearney
Parents: Gary and Christine (Baye) Carman
Survivors include his father of Pleasanton; his mother of O'Neill; brothers, Jesse Carman and his wife, Abby, of Shelton, Jeremy Carman and his wife, Vanessa, of Guymon, Okla., James Carman of Pleasanton and Jacob Carman of O'Neill; nieces and nephew, Callee and Colton Carman of Shelton and Lillian Carman of Guymon; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
Grew up in Pleasanton and O'Neill, graduated from O'Neill St. Mary's High School in 2008
Moved to Pleasanton; attended Central Community College-Kearney; had worked at Office Max in Kearney since 2009
Activities: enjoyed playing on the computer and gaming
Was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lindy and Carol Carman; and maternal grandparents, Jack and Opal Baye
Kearney Hub, 19 July, 2012
EPLEY, Beverly J., 75, of Pleasanton died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society in Ravenna
Services: Monday at Pleasanton United Methodist Church
Burial: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born June 22, 1937, in Mason City
Parents: Raymond and Beulah (Crosley) Lindner
Married: Oct. 6, 1955, to Max Epley in Kearney. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Kim Scoville and her husband, Steve, of Elwood; sons, Michael Epley and his wife, Mary, of Belle Plains, Kan., and Kelly Epley and Pat Epley and his wife, Heide, all of Pleasanton; sisters, Mona West and her husband, Keith, of Kearney and Pat Valentine of Pleasanton; brothers, Lonnie Lindner and his wife, Judy, of Ansley, Larry Lindner and his wife, Barb, of Pleasanton and Les Lindner and his wife, Pat, of Kearney; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren
Grew up on the family farm north of Pleasanton; graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1955
After marriage, lived in Chicago while Max was in the service, then moved back to the Pleasanton area
Was a homemaker and baby-sat for many children in Pleasanton
Activities: loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren; enjoyed family gatherings; also enjoyed sewing, making blankets and quilts, cooking and baking, and reading; loved going to Pleasanton football games and watching Husker games on TV; member of Pleasanton United Methodist Church
Was preceded in death by her husband; an infant brother; daughter-in-law, Robbie Epley; and granddaughter, Annie Jean Epley
Memorials: Pleasanton United Methodist Church or Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 28 July, 2012
FEES, Norma K. (Hadwiger), 87, of Kearney, formerly of the Miller area, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Friday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Feb. 4, 1925, on a farm north of Riverdale
Parents: Joseph Jr. and Dorthea "Dora" (Reeh) Hadwiger
Married: Sept. 28, 1964, to Glen W. Fees in Kearney. He died in 1999
Survivors include her son, Douglas N. Fees of Houston; grandchildren, Maranda, Cheyenne and Haligh; brother, Kenneth Hadwiger and his wife, Jerri, of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Joyce Hadwiger of Kearney, Beulah John and her husband, Melvin, and Evelyn Fees, all of Miller, Lois Burghardt and her husband, Edward, of Missoula, Mont., and Ann Fees of Amherst; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins
Attended District 100 School
Worked as a waitress at Grandpa's Steak House then at Central Café in Kearney
After marriage, moved to Miller, worked as the postal clerk for 23 years, then was the head cook at the Miller school until retiring
Had been a resident of St. John's for the past 21 years
Activities: member of St. John's Capistran Catholic Church in Amherst; had been active in the Altar Society and many community activities; was always willing to help and reach out to others
Was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Marvin, Melvin, Harold, Everette and Loren Hadwiger; and sisters, Viola Stange and LaVaughn Mullen
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church, AseraCare Hospice or St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Kearney Hub, 12 July 2012
GILLILAND, Byron E., 99, of Kearney died Friday, July 27, 2012, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village
Services: Wednesday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funera and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Born Jan. 9, 1913, in Eddyville
Parents: George and Hazel (Hedges) Gilliland
Married: Jan. 31, 1942, to Ethel Carey in Kearney. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his granddaughter, Candi Fenster and her husband, Keith, and their son, Josh Fenster, of Lincoln; grandsons, John Roberts of Kearney and Dan Roberts and his wife, Donna, and their daughter, Mackenzie, of Waipahu, Hawaii; children, Pat Hasty of Oklahoma City and Pat's children, Vernon Hasty II, Michael Hasty, David Hasty and Patrick Hasty, Bob Carey of Arkansas and George Carey and his wife, Alicia, of Kearney; sister, Marna Gilliland-Nelson of Hayden, Idaho; and many nieces and nephews
Moved with family to Kearney in 1926; worked on several farms in the area to support his family and help his mother raise his brothers and sisters
Military: entered U.S. Army March 4, 1942, served during World War II
After discharge, farmed near Overton for a few years; moved to Kearney, worked as a mechanic for Kearney Crete and Block
Activities: enjoyed gardening and doing yard work; his faith was a very important part of his life
Was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Mary Roberts; three brothers; and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2012
GUPTILL, Gary L., 52, of Papillion, formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Papillion
Services: Saturday at Bethany Funeral Home in La Vista with military honors
Born June 6, 1960, in York
Parents: Milt and Dona (Loffer) Guptill
Married: Brenda Uhl
Survivors include his wife; son, Jacob and his wife, Emily; grandchildren, Dayton and Hailey; mother, Dona Tatro and her husband, Keith; brother, Steve; sisters, Kris and Becky; stepbrother, Kevin Tatro; and stepsister, Cheryl Tatro
Was a 20-year member of the local Steamfitter Union 464
Was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Brad
Kearney Hub, 13 July, 2012
HABE, Henry, 88, of Ravenna died Monday, July 30, 2012, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born July 19, 1924, on a farm north of Ravenna
Parents: George and Esther (Schnieder) Habe
Married: June 17, 1952, to Barbara Stittle
Survivors include his wife of 60 years; daughters, Delores Altmaier of Hastings, Norma Lutz of Holly Springs, N.C., and Kristi Habe of Kearney; sons, Larry Habe, Bernard Habe and Tom Habe, all of Ravenna, and Gary Habe of Gothenburg; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and sister, Catherine Chramosta of Ravenna
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 1941
Lived on a farm his entire married life
Activities: member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus and one of the members of the men's choir since its beginning
Was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, George
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2012
HOWE, Clarabelle E., 80, of Hastings died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Harlan County Health Services in Alma
Memorial services: Friday at All Saints Chapel in Good Samaritan Village in Hastings
Mortuary: DeWitt in Hastings
Born July 15, 1931, in Republic, Kan.
Parents: Russell and Zella (Fisher) Hall
Married: Nov. 6, 1949, to Leo Howe. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Schutt of Grand Island, Judy Schifferns and her husband, Ken, of Hastings and Cheryl Huggins and her husband, Tom, of Salina, Kan.; grandchildren, Penny Earl and her husband, Jeff, of Alda, Tina Heater and her husband, Jeff, of Wood River, Brian Schifferns and his wife, Holli, of Papillion and Dena Ebel and her husband, Jeff, and Crystal Abbott and her husband, Clayton, all of Salina; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers
After marriage, lived on farms around Superior, moved to Hastings in 1953; moved to Kearney, 1977, worked for Kearney Public Schools serving lunches and was known as "Howie"; retired at age 65
Activities: enjoyed planting flowers, quilting and sewing; cherished the time spent with her family, especially camping with them
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents, one grandson, one son-in-law and three brothers
Memorials: Harlan County Health Services in Alma or the Republican City Rescue Squad
Kearney Hub, 11 July, 2012
HUGHES, Brandy Lyn, 36, of Kearney died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at her home
Memorial service: Monday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Central City Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Aug. 22, 1975, in Grand Island
Parents: Gordon and Claire (Harris) Schott
Married: May 3, 2003, to Rustin Hughes in Kearney
Survivors include her husband; mother, Claire Longly of Kearney; father, Gordon Schott of Central City; brothers, Geremy Schott and his wife, Joy, of Burwell and Travis Schott and special friend, Angie Werkmeister, of Kearney; sister, Megan Dubas and her husband, Eric, of Fullerton; father- and mother-in-law, Randy and Mary Hughes of North Platte; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Riley and Jesse Hughes of North Platte and Renee and Drew Fober of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and nieces and nephews, Gavyn Schott, Jenna Schott, Keila and Reese Dubas, Grace, Olivia, Jamis and Nolan Fober and Ethan, Jack and Grey Hughes
Grew up at Clarks and in the Central City area; was a graduate of Central City High School, received her bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
After marriage, lived in Fort Collins, Colo., moved to Kearney; also lived in Chicago, worked for Marshall Fields
In Kearney, worked for the Lodge Restaurant in public relations
Activities: loved spending time with her nieces and nephews, traveling with family, and movies with friends; loved the time spent with her dogs
Was preceded in death by three grandfathers and her stepfather, Nick Longly
Kearney Hub, 13 July, 2012
IBSEN, Doris V., 89, of Kearney died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Northridge Retirement Home
Services: Wednesday at First Lutheran Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born June 4, 1923, on the family farm near Funk in Phelps County
Parents: Carl and Frances (Hedstrom) Walline
Married: May 18, 1946, to Dale Ibsen in Norton, Kan. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Kuebler and her husband, Bob, of Kearney; son, Jerry Ibsen and his wife, Patty, of Kearney; sister, Margaret Burns of Kearney; brothers, Paul Walline of Novato, Calif., and Charles Walline of Kearney; grandchildren, Heath Kuebler, Courtney Brightman and her husband, Brian, Chris Ibsen and his wife, Aimee, Blake Kuebler and his wife, Kristi, Jen Vescio and her husband, Bob, and Amy Goldsmith and her husband, Aaron; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Senna and Cole Brightman, Carter, Carson and Claire Ibsen, Kaelin, Cameron and Quinn Kuebler, Sam, Max and Ava Vescio and Drew and Madelyn Goldsmith; and brothers-in-law, Keith Arterburn of McCook and Don Frisell of Holdrege
Graduated from Axtell High School, 1940
After marriage, lived on a farm north of Kearney
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church, was involved in the church circle group, and of Glenwood Kensington Extension Club; enjoyed singing and playing the piano, flower gardening, playing cards, golfing, cooking and baking
Was preceded in death by her husband, and brothers, Lauren and Millard Walline
Memorials: AseraCare Hospice and First Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 24 July, 2012
JOHNSON, Delaine Lewis, 93, of Manchester, Tennessee, formerly of Kearney and Pleasanton, Neb., died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at his home
Services: 11 July, Chapel of Central Funeral Home
Burial: Fredonia Cemetery in Manchester
Born June 5, 1919, in Newman Grove, Neb.
Parents: Lewis N. and Laurena (Olsen) Johnson
Married Margaret Hotaling
Survivors include his wife; son, Darrel of Manchester; daughter, Darlene Wilson of Clayton, N.C.; sister, Bernice Sack of Hubert, N.C.; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter
Kearney Hub, 11 July, 2012
KEITER, Tasha Marie, 19, of Kearney died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, as the result of a motor vehicle accident
Services: Monday, St. James Catholic Church
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Born April 28, 1993, in Kearney
Parents: David and Diane (Dunse) Keiter
Survivors include her parents of Kearney; brothers, Ryan Keiter of Lincoln and Michael Keiter and his wife, Serah, of Kearney; grandparents, Maynard and Roberta Dunse of Huntley and Joseph and Margaret Keiter of Columbus; aunts and uncles, Mary Jo Seier and her husband, Vern, of Norfolk, Carol Gubbels and her husband, Dave, of Baudette, Minn., Robert Keiter and his wife, Jolene, of Louisville, Daniel Keiter and his wife, Belinda, of Columbus, Jean Hrabe and her husband, Chris, of Salina, Kan., Larry Keiter and his wife, Laura, of Denton and Dianne Keiter of Kearney; and many cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles and a host of friends
Received her education at Kearney High School, was active in the marching band and the golf team; was currently attending Hastings College, played on the women's golf team
Was known for her fun-loving spirit, beautiful smile and long, gorgeous, curly red hair; had compassion for all animals; lived life to the fullest each day
Kearney Hub, 7 July 2012
KIRWAN, Kenneth "Arnold", 88, of Kearney died Friday, July 6, 2012, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village
Services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Sept. 13, 1923, in Elwood
Parents: George and Alvera (Youngquist) Kirwan
Married: Aug. 6, 1944, to Dorothy Nelson in Bertrand
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Pat Swearingen and her husband, Dennis, of Holdrege and Kris Noetzelman and her husband, Dave, of Kearney; daughter-in-law, Teresa Erickson and her husband, Ken, of Atlanta; sisters, LaRae Drew of Mississippi and Maribell Irwin of Odessa; brothers, Raymond Kirwan and his wife, Donna, of Littleton, Colo., LaRoue Kirwan of Saratoga, Calif., Myron Kirwan and his wife, Jean, of Imperial, Emil Kirwan and his wife, Virginia, of Kansas City, Kan., and David Kirwan of Stockton, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
Graduated from Lexington High School, 1943
Military: U.S. Navy, 1944-1946, veteran of World War II
After discharge, worked around Loomis as a well driller for a year, then farmed near Lexington; moved south of Kearney, 1948, and farmed there until 1966; began selling John Deere equipment, 1967; owned and operated Kirwan Implement in Holdrege, 1974-1981; worked as a custodian at Kearney Clinic and First United Methodist Church; later worked at Mirror Image car wash
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney, VFW Post 759, Kearney American Legion Post 52, Kearney Eagles Lodge 2722 and Kearney Elks Lodge 984; enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening and taking care of his lawn
Was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Jim and Robert Kirwan; and daughter, Kathryn
Memorials: First United Methodist Church or AseraCare Hospice
Kearney Hub, 9 July, 2012
KRIHA, Joseph Louis Jr., 73, of Gibbon died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Wednesday at Faith United Church in Gibbon
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: Godberson of Gibbon/Shelton
Born Feb. 3, 1939, at Shelton
Parents: Joseph L. and Mae E. (Zimmerman) Kriha
Married: July 29, 1956, to Marlene F. Schnase in Gibbon
Survivors include his wife; son, Barry and his wife, Shayla, of Omaha; daughters, Deborah VanMatre and her husband, Nick, of Gibbon, Diane Bayley of Denver, Pa., and Jennifer Kriha and her special friend, Spencer Kehl, of Kearney; grandchildren, Craig VanMatre and his wife, Heidi, of Norwalk, Iowa, Alissa Kern and her husband, Andrew, and Trey, Jordyn and Taylor Rivera, all of Gibbon, Jeremy Bayley and his wife, Meressa and Eric Bayley and his wife, Rachel, all of Kearney, David Bayley and his wife, Abby, of Denver, Pa., and Clayton and Bryce Kriha of Omaha; six great-grandchildren; brothers, John Kriha and his wife, Willa, of Columbus, Kan., and Mike Kriha and his wife, Sandra, and Ron Kriha and his wife, Nancy, all of Lincoln; sister, Marlene Wilson and her husband, Tom, of Rapid City, S.D.; sisters-in-law, Janice Kriha of Lincoln and Donna King and her husband, Tom, of Greenwood, S.C.; brother-in-law, John Schnase and his wife, Rosemary, of Denver, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews
Was raised on a farm near Gibbon, graduated from Gibbon High School in 1956
After marriage, lived in Gibbon; worked for Kenny's Grocery and Central Nebraska Cooperative, then owned and operated Bi-Mart IGA, 1967-1985; later worked for Cargill and the U.S. Postal Service and farmed in the Gibbon area
Activities: was involved with the Gibbon Tractor Pull Association for more than 20 years, served on the Board of Adjustments for the city of Gibbon, and was a member of the Gibbon Chamber of Commerce and Faith United Church; served 25 years on the Gibbon Housing Authority Board, was instrumental in the construction of the Colony Acres project; had been active with the Gibbon Jaycees and Gibbon Fire Department, had also served on the Gibbon City Council
Was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Alan Kriha; and brother, Jerry Kriha
Memorials: Gibbon Faith United Church, Gibbon Educational Foundation or to the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 24 July, 2012
LEWIS, Rod, 58, of Pleasanton died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at his home
Services: Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Burial: Pleasanton Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger in Kearney
Born July 31, 1953, in Loup City
Parents: to Orville and Leola (Curry) Lewis
Married: Dec. 28, 1977, to Jill Grassmeyer in Denver
Survivors include his wife; sons, Tate Lewis and his wife, Kerry, and Dominic Lewis, all of Keller, Texas, and Ian Lewis and Devin Lewis, both of Pleasanton; daughter, Erika Madison and her husband, Josh, of Lincoln; his mother of Ravenna; brothers, Loren Lewis and his wife, Joann, of Ravenna and Wayne Lewis of Emmett, Idaho; father-in-law, Dean Grassmeyer of Gibbon; sisters-in-law, Jeri McKeon and Jane Smith, both of Gibbon; and grandchildren, Trevis, Emma, Jaci, Jordan and Riley
Grew up and received his education in Litchfield
After marriage, lived in the Buffalo County area, was employed by Sahling Kenworth as a detailer for 24 years
Activities: loved all sports played at any level, especially Husker football; enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids; was an avid music lover with focus on blues guitar
Was preceded in death by his father; son, Benjamin; mother-in-law, Mardell Grassmeyer; and sister-in-law, Judy Lewis
Kearney Hub, 24 July, 2012
MARSHALL, Norma L., 86, of Elm Creek died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village in Kearney
Services: Monday, Elm Creek United Methodist Church
Burial: Williamsburg Cemetery south of Elm Creek
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 1, 1926, in Elm Creek
Parents: Harold L. and Mary E. (Strickler) Mapes
Married: Oct. 1, 1946, to Richard T. "Dick" Marshall in Elm Creek. He died in 1999
Survivors include her son, Richard H. Marshall and his wife, Lee, of Elm Creek; daughter, Mary Swartwood and her husband, Lynn, of Hershey; granddaughters, Monica Fear and husband Gregg of Hershey and great-grandchildren Tyrel and Cody, Ann Hinrichsen and husband Neil of Elm Creek and great-grandchildren Emilee and Lane, Amy Gillming and husband Mark of Goodland, Kan., and great-grandchildren Dillon and Nathan, Pat Hellriegel and husband Ryan of Elm Creek and great-grandchildren Ava and Ashlyn, and Sara Marshall of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandsons, Dustin Swartwood and wife Cindy of Avondale, Ariz., and great-grandchildren Katelyn, Kellee, Jake and Draven, Richard "Pete" Marshall and wife Alyssa of Minden and great-grandchild Katherine, and Heath Getty and wife Patricia of Elm Creek and great-grandchildren Steven, Darin, Elizabeth, Havyn, Chloe and Memphis
Grew up in Elm Creek, graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1944; then attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lived on a farm south of Elm Creek for 50 years; moved into Elm Creek in 1970
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church of Elm Creek, the United Methodist Women and Garden Club; attended Coffee Club for 55 years
Was preceded in death by her husband, daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dan Getty; grandson, Jarrod Getty; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Marshall
Memorials: United Methodist Church in Elm Creek or to the Elm Creek Emergency Unit
Kearney Hub, 21 July, 2012
MARTIN, Ardis "Ardy" (Kahle), 69, of Surprise, Arizona, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Surprise
Memorial services: Friday at Menke Funeral Home Sun City Reception Center
Born Jan. 21, 1943, in Kearney, Neb.
Parents: Fred and Lois (Dyer) Kahle
Married Dennis Martin
Survivors include her loving husband and her girls, Sammy and Sasha; children, Debbie Peters and her husband, Dave, Cyndi Henry and her husband, Jim, Julie Piech and Ken Simmons and his wife, Kristy; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Marlee Schell and her husband, Larry, of Lincoln, Neb.; and nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Moved to Arizona in 1972
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leon; and nephew, Tim Jurgens
Kearney Hub, 10 July, 2012
MAXELL, Jane E., 90, of Kearney died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her home
Services: Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 9, 1922, on the family farm near Axtell
Parents: Carl and Georgianna (Johnson) Maxell
Survivors include her cousins, Dorothy Fuller of Cody, Wyo., Al Deets and his wife, Patricia, of Kearney, Tom Deets and his wife, Laura, of Pleasanton, Cindy Kaestner and her husband, Dave, of Gibbon, Nancy Brow of Wyoming, Ernest Fuller of Colorado and Clark Fuller of California; and numerous other extended family members
Graduated from Axtell High School with the class of 1940
Worked for many years as a secretary/receptionist for K&N Gas Co.; after retirement, went back to school and earned a degree as a licensed practical nurse, worked for a number of years as a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital
Activities: member of First Presbyterian Church in Axtell and later Kearney; also volunteered for a number of years at Peterson Senior Center
Was preceded in death by her parents; cousin, Doris Deets; and brother, Gene Maxell
Memorials: Peterson Senior Center or First Presbyterian Church
Kearney Hub, 17 July, 2012
McCARTHY, Joseph, 95, of Ammon, Idaho, formerly of Gibbon, Neb., died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at his home
Graveside services: Thursday, Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger in Kearney, Neb.
Born Jan. 2, 1917, in Des Moines, Iowa
Parents: Cornelius and Katherine McCarthy
Married: Oct. 31, 1942, to Laura Wadle in Los Angeles
Survivors include his children, John and his wife, Barbara, of Ammon and Michael and his wife, Sandra, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and their children, Jordan and his wife, Jessica, of Omaha Neb., and Matthew and his wife, Jennifer, of Washington, D.C.; and numerous great-grandchildren
With identical twin brother, Jim, attended East Des Moines High School and became musicians, play in dance bands while still in their teens; became one of six sets of identical twins that comprised The Beverly Twins Orchestra opening for such big bands as Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey
Military: served in World War II as a radio operator
After discharge, earned master's degree in music theory degree from the University of Colorado, 1947; taught marching and concert band in Boulder, Colo.
Moved to Gibbon, 1951; was a teacher, musician, rural postal carrier and a gentleman
Activities: active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church as choir master and lectern; was also active at Holy Rosary and Christ the King churches in Idaho Falls; was devoted to his faith and was a lay member of the Carmelite Order; on weekends, played his saxophone and clarinet in many central Nebraska bands
Was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marie, Helen and Katherine; and brothers, Ed, Willis and Jim
Memorials: Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Kearney Hub, 10 July, 2012
MEDLEY, Ilene R., 86, of Kearney died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Graveside memorial services: Thursday at Stanley Cemetery in Amherst
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Born Nov. 18, 1925, in Amherst
Parents: Blaine and Wilma (Niles) Jameson
Married Karel Medley. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Ron of Omaha and Gary of Marshfield, Mo.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
Kearney Hub, 11 July, 2012
MORRIS, Stephen E., 67 of Schaumburg, Illinois, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago
Services: Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born Nov. 14, 1944, in Tulsa, Okla.
Parents: Harold and Louise (Carlson) Morris
Married: July 23, 1966, to Louise Ann Kostos in Omaha, Neb.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years; son, Tim and his wife, Jean, of Plymouth, Mich.; grandchildren, Mac, Kate and Mitch; brothers, Scott of Kearney and Robert of Olathe, Kan.; and nieces and nephews
Graduated Kearney High School in 1962; earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1967 and an MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas in 1971
Was an engineer, entrepreneur and businessman, started his career at a division of Rockwell Corp. in Dallas; went on to run a successful startup technology company based in Chicago; was able to continue his career with US Robotics Corp. while undergoing his cancer treatment
Activities: enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends; interests and hobbies included writing poetry, spending time and long walks with his wife, and cruising with his brother Scott at exotic car shows across the country
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 13 July, 2012
MURRAY, Karen A., 60, of Kearney, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Regional Burn and Wound Center in Lincoln has a result of injuries she received in a fire July 23 in her home in Kearney
Services: later
Inurnment: St. Luke's Episcopal Church columbarium
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 25, 1952, in Omaha
Survivors include her parents, Thomas "Brick" Murray and Grete Sandberg of Kearney; brothers, Tom and his wife, Suki, and their children and grandchildren of San Antonio and Axel and his wife, Janis, of Oslo, Norway; sister, Cecelie and her partner, Janet, of Pittsburgh; niece, Mia of Oslo; and aunt, Marianne Murray of Omaha
Lived most of her life in Long Island; moved back to Kearney to be with her parents in October 2010
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2012
NAVE, Alfred, 84, of Gibbon died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Monday at Gibbon Baptist Church
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger in Kearney
Born May 18, 1927, in Bixby, Okla.
Parents: Harley and Margaret (Billings) Nave
Married: May 31, 1948, to Mary Stanley in Picket, Ark.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Jennetta Hansen of North Platte; and granddaughter, Faith Buso of Omaha
Grew up in Hayti, Missouri
Was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, four sisters and one son-in-law
Kearney Hub, 21 July, 2012
OBRECHT, William Michael "Bill", 63, of Kearney died of pancreatic cancer Friday, July 27, 2012, at his home
Services: Monday, Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Body will be donated to the Nebraska Anatomical Board
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Nov. 2, 1948, in Algona, Iowa
Parents: Arthur and Verna (Ferden) Obrecht
Married: Sept. 5, 1970, to LeAnn Habrock in Emerson
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Beth Obrecht Rush and her husband, David, of Salina, Kan., Renee Johnson and her husband, Bryce, of Seward and Rebecca Appleford and her husband, Simon, of Clemson, S.C.; son, David Obrecht and his wife, Nicole, of Gretna; sisters, Patricia Maahs of Algona and Christine Obrecht and her partner, Susan, of Golden, Colo.; and grandchildren, Briahnna, Bayleigh, and Benjamen Hultgren and Cayden Johnson
Graduated with his certified registered nurse anesthetist degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1976; practiced in Algona; Fremont; Brookings, S.D.; and Grand Island for a total of 36 years
Activities: enjoyed hiking, fishing, backpacking, camping, scuba diving, boating, bird watching, photography, singing, cantoring at church, barbershop singing, and traveling with his family and friends
Military: U.S. Navy Reserve
Was preceded in death by his parents, Verna and Arthur Obrecht; and brothers, Steve and Larry Obrecht
Memorials: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Kearney Hub, 28 July, 2012
RAPP, Eileene A., 87, of Kearney died Monday, July 23, 2012
Services: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Jan. 4, 1925, at the family home in Red Willow County
Parents: Jay and Bessie (Carter) Poore
Married: Nov. 10, 1946 to John W. Rapp. He died in 1993
Survivors include her daughters, Janice Soderquist and her husband, Carroll, and Elaine Pease and her husband, Todd, all of Axtell; son, Kelly Rapp and his wife, Laureen, of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Leon May of Omaha; sister, Phyllis Alberts of McCook; brother, Virgil Poore of Bassett, Va.; and sister-in-law, Verna Poore of McDonald, Kan.
Grew up in the McCook area, attended Red Willow country school then graduated from McCook High School in 1942
After marriage lived in McCook then moved to the Axtell area in 1958. Eileene moved to Kearney in 2010
Activities: attended Christian Science Church; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and the Farmerettes Club; enjoyed traveling with her husband, playing cards and bowling
Was preceded in death by a her husband, daughter, Karen in 2010, and a brother, Jack in 2007
Memorials: Axtell Fire and Rescue squad
Kearney Hub, 28 July, 2012
RASMUSSEN, Ejnar, 85, of Ravenna died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Memorial services: Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born April 1, 1927, in Rockville
Parents: Martin and Rose (Suchanek) Rasmussen
Married: April 29, 1955, to Alma Busse of Ravenna
Survivors include his wife; son, Roger Rasmussen and his wife, Brenda, of Ravenna; daughter, Jackie Barnett of Mississippi; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Rasmussen of Ravenna; 12 grandchildren; and five great-granddaughters
Lost his parents before he reached age 2, was raised by his grandparents, Rasmus and Ana Rasmussen; attended Rockville Public Schools
Military: U.S. Navy at the San Diego naval base
Farmed and worked as a school bus driver/mechanic for Ravenna Public Schools, retired after 32 years
Was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rodney Rasmussen; and sons-in-law, Michael Norris and William Barnett
Kearney Hub, 20 July, 2012
RAWSON, Connie J., 72, of Kearney died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Graveside services: Tuesday, Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 24, 1940, in Franklin
Parents: LeRoy and Rena (Brinkman) Yarrington
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Wallace of Minden; granddaughter, Alisha Wallace of Minden; grandson, Cordell Wallace of Minden; great-grandson, Joshua Wallace-Piel Jr. of Minden; great-granddaughter, Josie Ozan-Wallace of Minden; brothers, Jack Yarrington and his wife, Linda, of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Richard Yarrington of Kearney; sisters, Betty Marshall and her husband, Bob, of Beaver City and Ruth Bundy and her husband, LeRoy, of Lexington, Okla.; nieces, Christina Bundy of Noble, Okla., and Roberta Marshall of Beaver City; and nephews, Doug Bundy of Noble, James Bundy of Lexington, Okla., Tim Bundy of Norman, Okla., Steve Bundy of Kearney, Lee Reichstein of Heartwell and Chris Yarrington and Josh Yarrington, both of Arizona
Graduated from Franklin High School
Military: entered U.S. Navy 1960, served for three years during the Vietnam War
Moved to Kearney in 1970, worked at Baldwin Filters for 30 years
Activities: loved spending time with her grandchildren, bowling and working at Baldwin
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: St. John's Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 16 July, 2012
ROEDER, Merwin G., 82, of Kearney died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger in Kearney
Born Oct. 31, 1929, in Emerald
Parents: Garry and Sylvia (Swale) Roeder
Married: April 16, 1954, to Donna M. Tombling in Bennett
Survivors include his wife of 58 years; son, Tobin Roeder and his wife, Dixie, of Kearney; daughter, Jeri Roeder Schneider and her husband, Rick Schneider, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Adam, Regan and Rylee Schneider; seven stepgrandchildren; 14 stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, Letha Steinauer of Mason City, Iowa; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jean Swift of Lincoln; nieces, Tracy Thompson, Kerry Balk and Louayne Hoback; and nephew, Tim Steinauer and his wife, Monica
Graduated from Hickman High School in 1946; attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, then earned his master's and doctorate degrees at the University of Minnesota
Military: U.S. Army, was honorably discharged in May 1953
Was professor of physical education at the University of South Dakota and the University of Nebraska at Kearney; retired in 1995 after 31 years
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church; life member of the National Education Association; National Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; and Phi Epsilon Kappa fraternity and served as past secretary of the Kearney Men's Bowling Association; enjoyed traveling with his family, camping, bowling and watching sporting events; was a high school volleyball official for more than 10 years
Was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials: Kearney First United Methodist Church or Mahoney State Park
Kearney Hub, 5 July, 2012
SCARBOROUGH, Pete, 55, of Lathrop, California, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in California
Services: Saturday at Parkview Funeral Home in Manteca
Born Feb. 26, 1957, in Kearney
Parents: Gerald and Rita (Turner) Scarborough
Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Rita Scarborough; wife, Denice Scarborough; children, Chuck, Dan, Billy and Arianna Scarborough; brothers, Randy and Chris Scarborough; and sisters, Janet Thompson, Cindy Fogg and Lavonne Chavez, all of California
Attended Kearney High School and Geneva (Neb.) High School
Moved to California, was employed as a diesel mechanic for PaPe Kenworth in Lothrop
Was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Scarborough; grandparents, Earl and Sara Turner and Pete and Bernice Boyer; and many uncles, aunts and cousins
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2012
SCHLEDEWITZ, Edward G., 87, of Kearney died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence
Services: Wednesday at Evangelical Free Church
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Dec. 2, 1924, in Gering
Parents: John and Mary (Weber) Schledewitz
Married: March 4, 1950, to Leota Brandenberg in Lexington
Survivors include his wife; sons, Edward J. Schledewitz and his wife, Gwen, of Westminster, Colo., and William E. Schledewitz of Kearney; daughters, Karen Cherniss and her husband, Jim, of Napa, Calif., and Jane Varwig of Kearney; three sisters; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
Grew up and received his education in Lexington
Military: U.S. Army, May 29, 1945-Oct. 25, 1946; served during World War II; was honorably discharged
Farmed most of his life, first near Gothenburg; moved his operation north of Axtell in 1967; retired to Kearney in 1990
Activities: member of the American Legion Club in Gothenburg and the Elks Lodge in Kearney
Was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 16 July, 2012
STRONG, Craig A., 49, of Omaha, formerly Kearney and Taylor, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, in an accidental drowning at Calamus Reservoir near Burwell
Services: Thursday, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Almeria Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born July 12, 1963, in Kearney
Parents: Howard and Sharon (Silas) Strong
Survivors include his parents, of Kearney; sister, LeAnne Strong of Kearney; nieces, Haley Strong of Kearney and Riann Strong of Henderson; nephews, Reed Burr of Kearney and Jackson Brown of Phillips; extended family and many friends
Grew up in Kearney and Taylor, graduated from Loup County High School; received a bachelor's degree from Kearney State College, served as a student regent on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents
Lived in Lincoln and Omaha
Activities: member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church of Omaha; interests included spending time with family, photography and active membership of his church; had exhibited his photography at Art in the Park in Kearney
Was preceded in death by his grandparents
Kearney Hub, 18 July, 2012
SUTTON, John B., 86, of Kearney died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: July 21 at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Oct. 6, 1925, in Denver
Parents: Wesley and Rose (Alverado) Sutton
Married: Sept. 27, 1947, to Frances M. Galvin in Kearney. She died in 2005
Survivors include his daughters, Toni Barrier of Tulsa, Okla., and Mary Helen DeFord and her husband, Alan, of Salt Lake City; 10 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
Military: U.S. Army, 1944-1946; veteran of World War II
After marriage, lived in Alfalfa Center and the Kearney area, moved to Alda in 1971; returned to Kearney
Worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years, retired as a foreman
Activities: member of the Catholic Church; enjoyed being a handyman, watching boxing and college football and caring for his grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one sister, one brother, one son and two daughters
Kearney Hub, 18 July, 2012
SVARVARI-McCOURT, Cynthia A. "Cindi", 61, of Kearney died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at her home
Services: Tuesday at Church of Christ
Burial: Overton Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born June 9, 1951, in Kearney
Parents: William R. and Norma J. (Pickett) Maas
Married Ron McCourt
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Stacey Snider-Simon and her husband, Brian, of Tucson, Ariz., and Cameo Grayek and her husband, Chad, of Overton; son, Sage Svarvari and Becky Witmer of Elm Creek; stepdaughters, Stacy McCourt and her significant other, Chris Harris, and Shavon McCourt and her significant other, Joe Villalon, all of Lexington, and Sharon Moler and her husband, Ben, of Elwood; grandchildren, Ivan, Jerrica, Dylan, Anthony, Noah, Shae, Tovar, Calla, Hunter, Shirley, Amberly, Caleb, Chloe, Dominek, Zailey, Nikolai, Troubadour, Nadyezhda and Jurnee; brother, Rick Maas and his wife, Lynda, of Broken Bow; sister, Stephanie Wood and her husband, John, of Overton; brothers, Greg Maas and his wife, Mary, of Phoenix and Jeff Maas of Overton; sisters, Marcy Fleenor and her husband, Pat, of Overton and Missy Smith and her husband, Dave, of Overton; numerous nephews, nieces and other extended family members; and many friends
Grew up in Southern California and Overton, graduated from Overton High School, 1969
Lived for many years in Minnesota and Wisconsin, returned to Nebraska in 1988
Was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Chase Marie Grayek; nephew, Christopher Fleenor; sister-in-law, Rhonda Maas; grandnephew, Jessie Altwine; and parents, Bill and Jean Maas
Kearney Hub, 16 July, 2012
SWEARINGEN, Clarence G., 88, of Deweese, formerly of the Elm Creek-Miller area, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at the BrodStone Memorial Hospital in Superior
Celebration of life service: Monday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Elm Creek Cemetery
Born Dec. 2, 1923, in Pleasanton
Parents: Clyde and Prescella (Wood) Swearingen
Married: March 10, 1945, to Marjorie Dyer in Norton, Kan.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Clyde and his wife, Linda, of Grand Island and Roger and his wife, Renee, of Gibbon; daughters, Linda Peel and her husband, Jeff, of Benton, La., and Nancy Journey and her husband, Dan, of Chapman; brothers, Junius and his wife, Marlena, of Ogallala and Leonard and his wife, Janice, of Litchfield; sisters, Bonnie Hess of Kearney and Carolyn Richards and her husband, Allen, of Riverdale; 10 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
Grew up in Wild Horse Valley north of Miller, attended Victory Hill School; later farmed
After marriage, lived in Elm Creek; moved to Deweese, 1970, had a custom hay business
Was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters
Kearney Hub, 13 July, 2012
TAPIA-TINAJERO, Armando, 47, of Ravenna died Friday, July 20, 2012
Services: Wednesday at Ravenna City Auditorium
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Nov. 17, 1964, in Guanajato, Mexico
Parents: Anaberta Tapia-Tinajero and Dionicio Tapia-Rodriguez
Married: September 1993, to Julia Casados
Survivors include his wife; his mother; children, Antonio Tapia, Jaime Rodriguez, Claudia Montoya, Ilse Montoya, Gustavo Rodriguez, Armando Tapia, Daniela Tapia, Maria de los Angeles Tapia, Dieonisio Tapia and Jasmine Tapia; 12 grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Mario Montoya Tinajero, Luiz Montoya Tinajero, Angel Montoya Tinajero, Josefina Montoya Tinajero, Rebeca Montoya Tinajero, Claudio Tapia Tinajero, Eusebio Tapia Tinajero, Melchor Montoya Tinajero, Apolonia Tapia Tinajero, Gerarda Tapia Tinajero and Servando Montoya Tinajero
Lived in Ravenna; worked at Henningson Foods in Ravenna
Activities: member of the Ravenna Fire Department for five years; loved being a firefighter
Was preceded in death by his father and two brothers
Kearney Hub, 23 July, 2012
TRUBL, Roy F., 90, of Kearney died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday, Zion Lutheran Church, North Shelton
Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born May 18, 1922, in Buffalo County
Parents: Frank and Mary (Wall) Trubl
Married: Nov. 30, 1952, to Vernetta Meyer at Zion Lutheran Church, North Shelton
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Pam Schutt and her husband, Joe, of Kearney; and granddaughter, Caela Schutt and grandson, Jason Schutt, both of Kearney
Was educated in Poole, graduated from Ravenna High School, 1940
Farmed north of Shelton; moved to Kearney in 2002
Activities: loved the land and his cattle; enjoyed music and visiting with family and friends; member of Zion Lutheran Church, served as a trustee of the church and on the cemetery board
Was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia, and brother, Ernest Trubl
Memorials: the church
Kearney Hub, 19 July, 2012
WOODRUFF, Joan R., 80, of York died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at York
Services: Monday at First United Methodist Church in York
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery at York
Mortuary: Metz Mortuary in York
Born Oct. 29, 1931, in David City
Parents: Elroy and Marian (Rominger) McKean
Married: March 4, 1951, to W. Clarke Woodruff in Kearney
Survivors include her husband of 61 years; son and wife, Robert and Barb and their children, Blake, Chase and Sydney, all of York; and daughter and husband, Susan and Gary Root of Waverly, their children, Adam Root and his wife, Tawnya, along with their daughter, Zenna Lee Root, of Lincoln, and Nathan Root and special friend Debra Hellerich of Waverly
Lived in David City until 1941, moved with her family to Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School in 1949
After marriage, lived in Kearney; moved to York in October 1956
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church her entire life; volunteered as a 4-H, Brownie and Boy Scout leader; taught Sunday school; member of PEO Chapter A.; enjoyed sewing cooking and baking
Was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers
Memorials: First United Methodist Church Building Fund or York Adopt-A-Pet
Kearney Hub, 20 July, 2012